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04 December, 2010

Mercury Glass, Sheet Music and Burlap...My Christmas Mantel!

I have finally finished my Christmas mantel! I think it took forever…mostly because I actually made a large portion of the decorations this year. If you have been following along on my posts the last few weeks, I’ll bet you can spot my creations!

I decided to use a sheet music and mercury glass theme, with some glitter, burlap and greenery thrown in for good measure. So this year’s wreath is musical…and a real labor of love! If you have attempted one, I am sure you know what I mean! lol

You may also recognize my mercury glass candlesticks. I actually found some at bargain prices with some comparison shopping and a few coupons. Click hereto see that post. I topped them off with my Pottery Barn copy-cat music candles…a very easy and inexpensive project! (Instructions here) The one in the center is a knock-off of a Pier 1 candle. I simply added a $2.00 wire snowflake from Target by bending it to fit the shape of the candle and attaching it with gold thread.

Do you see my little snow birds tucked in among the greenery? They were also an easy and inexpensive project!

I love the little extra sparkle that they add to the mantel. Click herefor instructions for making them.

But here’s something you haven’t seen before…my homemade burlap Christmas stockings! I am really pleased with the way these turned out! Not only can they spellNOEL…

…but also OBIK! lol Now, I know you are wondering what in the world that means! Can you figure it out? It stands for the staff’s names…Ozzie, Baby Kitty, Isabella and Kitty! I can change the charms to their initials when it’s time for Santa to come!

And best of all…I only spent about $10 total for the stockings, including the letter charms! I already had the fabric, so that part was free! That’s the glow of the fire on the toe of the stocking.

Now, don’t be too impressed by the pleated trim because I didn’t make it! I found it at Hobby Lobby about a month or so ago and had been trying to figure out how I could use it in a project. I decided to try it on the stockings since Baby Kitty absolutely refused to allow ruffles. According to him, the pleats are a little more masculine...like a tuxedo shirt! The letter charms came from Walmart at $1.00 each and were the bulk of the cost. Only one problem…they were gold. So I gave them a coat of my new BFF…Mod Podge…added silver glitter and…voilà! I love the contrast of the burlap with the pleats and glitter!

I am sure that you also noticed our co-host, Baby Kitty, enjoying the fire. It’s really cold outside here today and he loves to take advantage of photo shoots that involve the fireplace! I also think he has posted himself here to wait for Santa!

123 comments:

It is so beautiful! I love all the glittery goodness and the mercury glass and burlap are perfect!! Your room looks so cozy and my kitty is usually flopped down in the same spot when the fire is roaring!!

Debbie, you have out done yourself. How beautiful it all is. Love, love, love the stockings. I was going to try making some and still may. I went to Hobby Lobby two days ago and the natural burlap was all gone. I am sure they will get more in. I guess everyone is using it for Christmas. I was thinking maybe you had bought all of it for table runners. The little pleated stuff is great and you didn't have to make them yourself. It all looks so good together! Have a great weekend and stay warm.

Debbie, this is stunning! I'm always impressed with the things you do. I wish I had your ambition and talent. Love the look! I'm still in flux deciding what to do for our mantel. Maybe I need to fly you here to consult. Have a wonderful weekend! ~ Sarah

This is magnificent. I love how you created the wreath and the matching candles. The mercury glass looks perfect with the ephemera. This is really special, and your stockings add the perfect accent to a lovely mantle.Karen

Debbie, I just love this. I think this is one of the prettiest mantles I've seen in all of blogland. I love the simplicity, and you know I ADORE those candles and that wreath. The stockings came out beautifully. I love that you have charms for the staff - just so Santa doesn't forget anyone :) Hugs, Kat

Debbie, your mantle is even prettier than any of your inspirations. I didn't think you could outdo what you did last year, but you did. And how!! Wow! You had to know I would really like all the neutrals, and I do. It is beautiful. Hugs, Jeanette

Debbie, OMGosh!! This is gorgeous I am beyond impressed!! Every year you out do the last year. This is so elegant and pretty. I loooooove it!!! Great job, miss decorator!!I got the glittered letters for my kids Christmas presents too!! I have been getting monograms for them for years and was sooo excited to find ones that i like for only $1. I just can't get over how beautiful this is. It looks like a picture in a magazine, it really does. Love you and I really do miss you,Kathysue

Wow, Debbie, your mantle is gorgeous! You are the smartest one too! Your wreath, those candles and now those cute stockings! Love 'em and your kitty initials! Baby Kitty is the cutest thing.Be a sweetie,Shelia ;)

I knew this would be amazing. You can tell at first glance that you really thought this out and boy did it come together beautifully. It is just stunning and of course, the kitty stockings are the cat's meow. What lucky cats and I can see the comfort and joy in Baby Kitty lying in front of the fire. I so love your blog and I don't know if I ever told you this but your blog was the first one I started following. What an inspiration you are. hugs, Deb=^..^=x5

Oh Debbie, it is just stunning. I love the music theme, and all of your mercury glass is gorgeous. Your candles turned out so pretty, I really like them. The stockings are just fabulous. What a great idea, and the are just beautiful. Your home looks amazing and Baby Kitty is nice and cozy by the fire. Perfect. Hugs, Marty

Oh, my goodness, Debbie! Your mantle is stunning. I love that wreath...if I had any patience at all I would try making one. I am surprised you haven't Mod Podged your kitties, with all the fun you are having with it!

Debbie, Your mantel is gorgeous! I love the mercury glass and your sheet music candles and wreath. The stockings are fabulous and the trim is such a perfect touch. I hope you will join my party that starts 12/15.Happy HolidaysSherry

Baby Kitty and the rest of your staff must be purring peacefully among the beautiful Christmas decorations you have created. I LOVE IT ALL! The wreath, the candles...it's gorgeous and oh-so French! Hope your Christmas season is going great!

Your mantle is absolutely gorgeous! You did an awesome job!! I'm going to have to make that wreath for our music teacher!!I'm your newest follower...come check out my blog when you have a chance :-)Shantel @www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

Debbie - Simply gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking to the party - I greatly appreciate it! I featured these today - stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a lovely week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

Debbie, Sooooo stunning...love love those burlap stockings and thanks for sharing about the pleated trim...I will check with our stores to see if I can get me some:) Your mantel is by far one of my favorites that I seen in blogland...you really did an outstanding job on it!

One word, PERFECTION! This mantle looks like it was a lay out in a decorating magazine. You know much I love burlap and those stocking are to die for. Your home looks amazing and perfect those magical family memories you will undoubtedly be makiing with the grandsons.

Debbie, it is great seeing your mantel in all it's glory again. I just love the white and burlap and silver together. It truly looks like a magazine shot. Thanks so much for sharing at the party and it is awfully cold here isn't it? Stay warm!

Everything is soooo beautiful Debbie! I have those same WM letters too! You can't beat um! I will have to look for the ruffle trim the next time I go in HobLob. Ruffles scare me and thus that would be perfect for some of my projects. Happy Holidays!

Hi Deb! Thanks for dropping by and visiting. I can't tell you how much I miss blogging regularly and more than that... miss visiting my favorite blogs more often. Love visiting you, because there is always something beautiful to see! Beautiful-beautiful mantle. I adore the burlap/silvery combo.

I just found your mantel today, and finally got inspired to do something. This is hands down the best of the best this year, of everything beautiful and artistic that I have seen on all the blogs. I saved the photo because I don't want to forget a single detail.

Wow! Debbie your mantel is absolutely stunning! Looks like it came from a magazine that we all get and drool over wishing we had it. I love the idea that you made a lot of your items. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Andrea

Debbie your fireplace is sooo beautiful! Silvery perfection! And I'm with baby kitty! I'd settle myself right there and wait for my hot chocolate! *winks* Merci for stopping by to say hi! It was so nice to hear from you! Vanna

Debbie, Absolutely beautiful!! Such great craft ideas, I'll have to look for those initials. Really makes me want a mantel so I can decorate it. You and Kathysue have such great ideas!! Sorry to hear you are in the "deep freeze" too. Just not natural for us southern girls, but it makes it seem more like Christmas.

Debbie, I just LOVE your mantel, and it looks like Baby Kitty is enjoying it all, too. You have a gift for creativity and decorating, dear. Just absolutely love what you've done. So pretty. I think I'll make some of those sweet little snowbirds today since I actually have some ceramic ones that look just like that. :-)

Debbie, it's Sunday morning and I'm sitting here by the fire visiting a few friends in Blogville. Just had to stop back by for another peek at your gorgeous mantel. I finally got our mantel decorated last night. Love the brightness that you created. It's full of joy! Hope you and the family are enjoying the holidays. ~ Sarah

OMG! Debbie, this is gorgeous. It looks like a page from a decor magazine! I love your burlap stockings. You are just sooooo dadgum smart! You have done an amazing job of pulling all of this together at so little cost! I love it, and I'm so glad you linked it to Favorite Things, because it is definitely one of my favorites too. laurie

SHUT.UP!!! This takes my breath! I ain't EVEN lyin! I love every single detail!! That wreath!! OH MY GOSH!! The silver, the candles, those birds!!! And the stockings......OH LORD!!! I LOVE them!! I am going back and reading every tutorial...every one!! This is hands down my favorited mantel I have seen this year!! And I have seen ALOT! I have a top four and your number UNO!! I just love it!I am going to peruse up again and marvel at your talents!!

What a cozy, creative fireplace! When I first saw the picture I thought it was straight out of a magazine. I love the wreath. And Baby Kitty is precious. My holiday home tour also includes a cat- they are simply oblivious to the "photo shoot" going on around them and can't be disturbed. Happy Holidays!

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